Is Melo all-star material?

The all-star starters will be announced later today. The all-star reserves will be announced Thursday, Feb. 1.

Will Carmelo Anthony (pictured) be among them? While the Western Conference is loaded at the forward position, The Denver Post’s Chris Dempsey touches on what might improve Melo’s chances of making the all-star roster in today’s new installment of the Nuggets Mailbag.
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This year’s all-star festivities will be held in a non-NBA city (Las Vegas) for the first time. The All-Star Game will be played Sunday, Feb. 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Hi! I think Camelo should attend the All-Star game. The fans would want to see him in action alongside with Allen Iverson. Camelo deserve to be in the All-Star game with the rest of the Western players that are attending.

I’m glad to share my thoughts with you. Keep in touch.

Linda Romana

Hi! I think Camelo should attend the All-Star game. The fans would want to see him in action alongside with Allen Iverson. Camelo deserve to be in the All-Star game with the rest of the Western players that are attending.

I’m glad to share my thoughts with you. Keep in touch.

Juana P.Ramirez

Everybody would like to see Carmelo Anthony, Kenyon Martin in the All-Star game. He is good at shooting slam dunk and also them 3pointers. IT’s MELO’s Game

Juana P.Ramirez

Everybody would like to see Carmelo Anthony, Kenyon Martin in the All-Star game. He is good at shooting slam dunk and also them 3pointers. IT’s MELO’s Game

Non Jagl

If Melo doesn’t make the All-Star game this year, it will be the biggest travesty since, well, last year when he didn’t make it. It’s always tough to make the game at forward in the west, so of course some really good players will be left out. But Melo isn’t just good, he’s great- his offensive game is utterly unstoppable and it improves every time he steps on the court. The problem lies in his sophmore year, when James and Wade outshone him on and off the hardwood, basically jumping between him and any attention (positive at least) that he could reveive. Last season, although he drastically improved his play, clearly merited a bid, and garnered far more attention through his clutch play, the fact that the Nuggets were a slightly above average team (about which few people living below a mile high care) made him the most easily cut of the many deserving stars. This year is different- it started down a similar road (although his numbers this year, ppg and fg% especially, and his improved passing skills (the two aspects are directly correlated, by the way) are spectacular) when Melo b****-slapped Collins and took a 15 game timeout. He basically gave coaches a free pass to pass on him. However, what happened the day after the suspension (we all know what) has led to so much positive publicity and so much potential for the team that it will be impossible for coaches to leave Anthony off this year. Well, not impossible, but pretty gol-darn hard. Oh yeah, one more thing that might help him- his team fought their way through his suspension and kept it from being a significant setback. If Melo had been injured, many may have looked at it as the team not needing him enough for him to be an all-star. With his special situation, however, it gives everyone the opportunity to just kind of “forget” that the suspension even happened- if not in fact, at least in spirit.

Non Jagl

If Melo doesn’t make the All-Star game this year, it will be the biggest travesty since, well, last year when he didn’t make it. It’s always tough to make the game at forward in the west, so of course some really good players will be left out. But Melo isn’t just good, he’s great- his offensive game is utterly unstoppable and it improves every time he steps on the court. The problem lies in his sophmore year, when James and Wade outshone him on and off the hardwood, basically jumping between him and any attention (positive at least) that he could reveive. Last season, although he drastically improved his play, clearly merited a bid, and garnered far more attention through his clutch play, the fact that the Nuggets were a slightly above average team (about which few people living below a mile high care) made him the most easily cut of the many deserving stars. This year is different- it started down a similar road (although his numbers this year, ppg and fg% especially, and his improved passing skills (the two aspects are directly correlated, by the way) are spectacular) when Melo b****-slapped Collins and took a 15 game timeout. He basically gave coaches a free pass to pass on him. However, what happened the day after the suspension (we all know what) has led to so much positive publicity and so much potential for the team that it will be impossible for coaches to leave Anthony off this year. Well, not impossible, but pretty gol-darn hard. Oh yeah, one more thing that might help him- his team fought their way through his suspension and kept it from being a significant setback. If Melo had been injured, many may have looked at it as the team not needing him enough for him to be an all-star. With his special situation, however, it gives everyone the opportunity to just kind of “forget” that the suspension even happened- if not in fact, at least in spirit.

harris

Everybody loves Melo he is great i think he dis is his and iversons game

harris

Everybody loves Melo he is great i think he dis is his and iversons game

TP

If Melo does not make the All- star game there is a big consperacy with the fans and the coaches against melo. It would probably be the only time in the history of the All-Star game when the leading scorer of the league is not accepted or starting. Melo is one of the most dominant players in the league. He can score from anywhere on the court. He has the size and strenght to make most stars look like bench riders. GO MELO AND AI AND JR!!

Also the A-S game should definatly look at JR for the 3-point contest and for sure the Slam Dunk contest, he could win the Dunk contest.

If AI and Melo or not starting or at least in the A-S game it will prove that the coaches and most importantly the commisioner is against the Nuggets and its players.

Camby is one of the most dominant and underrated centers in the league, he is awesome at rebounding and blocking shots. He should also get some tremendous thought of being accepted in the A-S game. There is no reason why he should not be in the game!!!!!

TP

If Melo does not make the All- star game there is a big consperacy with the fans and the coaches against melo. It would probably be the only time in the history of the All-Star game when the leading scorer of the league is not accepted or starting. Melo is one of the most dominant players in the league. He can score from anywhere on the court. He has the size and strenght to make most stars look like bench riders. GO MELO AND AI AND JR!!

Also the A-S game should definatly look at JR for the 3-point contest and for sure the Slam Dunk contest, he could win the Dunk contest.

If AI and Melo or not starting or at least in the A-S game it will prove that the coaches and most importantly the commisioner is against the Nuggets and its players.

Camby is one of the most dominant and underrated centers in the league, he is awesome at rebounding and blocking shots. He should also get some tremendous thought of being accepted in the A-S game. There is no reason why he should not be in the game!!!!!

J.Rhodes

I personally feel like the All-Star game is a faster paced less serious game directed towards younger/ casual viewers. With that said you may agree with me that this game doesn’t have the best players but rather exciting players that are the faces of the NBA. Tim Duncan one of the game’s great players undisputed but c’mon… he’s not exciting, he shows NO emotion. Not the ideal all-star player for its audience. Yao Ming was just now earning his way to the game hoestly; he has been a dissipointment as far as development until this season. I know you can go tick for tack with many players but I am a huge Melo fan and I know Melo should have been in last years all-star game and he should be in this one! He and LeBron should’ve made it their rookie year but I’ll leave that alone. He is the best scorer in the league behind Kobe and has the potiental to be one of the best in the nba. Dont allow silly unintelligent haters like BILL WALTON to deter your opinion.

J.Rhodes

I personally feel like the All-Star game is a faster paced less serious game directed towards younger/ casual viewers. With that said you may agree with me that this game doesn’t have the best players but rather exciting players that are the faces of the NBA. Tim Duncan one of the game’s great players undisputed but c’mon… he’s not exciting, he shows NO emotion. Not the ideal all-star player for its audience. Yao Ming was just now earning his way to the game hoestly; he has been a dissipointment as far as development until this season. I know you can go tick for tack with many players but I am a huge Melo fan and I know Melo should have been in last years all-star game and he should be in this one! He and LeBron should’ve made it their rookie year but I’ll leave that alone. He is the best scorer in the league behind Kobe and has the potiental to be one of the best in the nba. Dont allow silly unintelligent haters like BILL WALTON to deter your opinion.

Aaron Ward

Does anyone find it just a little weird that the leading scorer and second leading rebounder in the NBA are not on the all star list. However, if you look across to the other side of the league, you see Shaq as the starting center. I may have a bad case of short term memory loss, but I really can’t remember Shaq doing anything this year besides chearing from the sidelines. And we all know that Yao is not the best center in the league yet because every basketball fan in China will vote him in the next twenty years, he is a lock for the rest of his career. I may be crazy, but to me, the all star game doesnt really turn out to be an all star game. Why exactly is it they player who the fans like the most that get to attend anyways?

Aaron Ward

Does anyone find it just a little weird that the leading scorer and second leading rebounder in the NBA are not on the all star list. However, if you look across to the other side of the league, you see Shaq as the starting center. I may have a bad case of short term memory loss, but I really can’t remember Shaq doing anything this year besides chearing from the sidelines. And we all know that Yao is not the best center in the league yet because every basketball fan in China will vote him in the next twenty years, he is a lock for the rest of his career. I may be crazy, but to me, the all star game doesnt really turn out to be an all star game. Why exactly is it they player who the fans like the most that get to attend anyways?

D’oh!

The only conspiracy going on is your plot to destroy the language through cruel and inhuman spelling.

D’oh!

The only conspiracy going on is your plot to destroy the language through cruel and inhuman spelling.

june

Carmelo Anthony has been a favorite for me since his days at Syracuse. We call him “Big Tat” because my nephew looks so much like him. Melo has paid for his mistake…lets move on. He deserves to be in the All Star game! How do you leave out the leading scorer in the NBA? Kudos to A.I too!

june

Carmelo Anthony has been a favorite for me since his days at Syracuse. We call him “Big Tat” because my nephew looks so much like him. Melo has paid for his mistake…lets move on. He deserves to be in the All Star game! How do you leave out the leading scorer in the NBA? Kudos to A.I too!

J.D .

The truth of the matter is david stern wants to see the Spurs win another championship, he goes to there games and loves there international team as the face of the NBA. I think there is a conspiracy against the nuggets just look at K.G. he got 1 game for throwing the ball and a punch, (melo gets 15) something’s weird!!

J.D .

The truth of the matter is david stern wants to see the Spurs win another championship, he goes to there games and loves there international team as the face of the NBA. I think there is a conspiracy against the nuggets just look at K.G. he got 1 game for throwing the ball and a punch, (melo gets 15) something’s weird!!

MELO-fan-MAN

MElo deserves to be in the all-star game because he is a STAR! Leading scorer at 31.6! 5.6 Rebounds! 4.2 assists! 49.2% field goal percentage! 81% free throw shooter! he is doing all this in just 37 minutes!!! please take note: JUST 37 MINUTES!!! who does this kind of stats in the top 10 scorers in the NBA? Come on guys! all of the other 9 scorers averages almost 40 minutes a game except YAO MING! who has a better field goal percentage than he has? atleast in the top 10 scorers except YAO but he is 10th in scoring! Just imagine if he averages 42 minutes a game just like Lebron James! These are the very reasons why he must be in the all-star game! Bill WALTON, if you really understand the game did you ever looked about that stats that i just gave? Please don’t under rate melo because I have many things to say about those over rated players that people in the press made!

Kevin Garnett, yes he is good but come on Dirk or Melo deserves to be in the starting line up because as far as i’m concerned where are the T-Wolves? Where are the Mavs? Isn’t it that the all-star game must be represented by the players who did well in the first half of the season?

Lebron James, for his first two years in the league he didn’t go to the playoffs and no one is commenting about that but instead the press people are helping him make alibi on why he didn’t go to the playoffs. In that two years, Melo lead the nuggs to the playoffs but all he did receive were negative comments like he is immature, not talented enough, can’t carry a team and all that sh*t but come on the guy needs respect from the press and other NBA analysts. Last season
i can’t help but pity melo. He and Lebron went to the playoffs but lebron in his first playoff appearance went on the second round while melo had an early exit. As Lebron did that, he got all the positive comments and praises from people leaving melo with nothing but under rating again and all that sh*t! If I were melo i would be disappointed but melo did nothing about it and took it as a gentle man because he respects others opinion and no one dared to defend his part! Not even KARL! Karl wouldn’t admit it but if he would pick between melo and Lebron, he would be going for Lebron! And another thing, about ball hogs, when Lebron is attempting 24 shots a game on the past season or two no one had a bad comment about that but now Melo is doing it, the critics said again all the negatives about Melo! The thing is with in the 42 minutes Lebron is on the court, with in every 24 seconds of cavs possession, Lebron holds the rack for about 15 seconds. Even though he passes it, for sure that he is going to get the ball again and he will be the one be credited for the assist. Now, Do you wonder why Lebron did not do much in the Fiba championships? If you’re a basketball enthusiast, you’d figure it out. I want to make it clear that i have nothing against Lebron,he’s excellent, it’s just that in order to defend melo, i have to have a gauge!

I hope you understood why i think melo deserves to be one of the elite players. You know that He is one, you just hate him.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

MELO-fan-MAN

MElo deserves to be in the all-star game because he is a STAR! Leading scorer at 31.6! 5.6 Rebounds! 4.2 assists! 49.2% field goal percentage! 81% free throw shooter! he is doing all this in just 37 minutes!!! please take note: JUST 37 MINUTES!!! who does this kind of stats in the top 10 scorers in the NBA? Come on guys! all of the other 9 scorers averages almost 40 minutes a game except YAO MING! who has a better field goal percentage than he has? atleast in the top 10 scorers except YAO but he is 10th in scoring! Just imagine if he averages 42 minutes a game just like Lebron James! These are the very reasons why he must be in the all-star game! Bill WALTON, if you really understand the game did you ever looked about that stats that i just gave? Please don’t under rate melo because I have many things to say about those over rated players that people in the press made!

Kevin Garnett, yes he is good but come on Dirk or Melo deserves to be in the starting line up because as far as i’m concerned where are the T-Wolves? Where are the Mavs? Isn’t it that the all-star game must be represented by the players who did well in the first half of the season?

Lebron James, for his first two years in the league he didn’t go to the playoffs and no one is commenting about that but instead the press people are helping him make alibi on why he didn’t go to the playoffs. In that two years, Melo lead the nuggs to the playoffs but all he did receive were negative comments like he is immature, not talented enough, can’t carry a team and all that sh*t but come on the guy needs respect from the press and other NBA analysts. Last season
i can’t help but pity melo. He and Lebron went to the playoffs but lebron in his first playoff appearance went on the second round while melo had an early exit. As Lebron did that, he got all the positive comments and praises from people leaving melo with nothing but under rating again and all that sh*t! If I were melo i would be disappointed but melo did nothing about it and took it as a gentle man because he respects others opinion and no one dared to defend his part! Not even KARL! Karl wouldn’t admit it but if he would pick between melo and Lebron, he would be going for Lebron! And another thing, about ball hogs, when Lebron is attempting 24 shots a game on the past season or two no one had a bad comment about that but now Melo is doing it, the critics said again all the negatives about Melo! The thing is with in the 42 minutes Lebron is on the court, with in every 24 seconds of cavs possession, Lebron holds the rack for about 15 seconds. Even though he passes it, for sure that he is going to get the ball again and he will be the one be credited for the assist. Now, Do you wonder why Lebron did not do much in the Fiba championships? If you’re a basketball enthusiast, you’d figure it out. I want to make it clear that i have nothing against Lebron,he’s excellent, it’s just that in order to defend melo, i have to have a gauge!

I hope you understood why i think melo deserves to be one of the elite players. You know that He is one, you just hate him.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

Ben

First of all, the leading scorer in the NBA should be in the all star game, not to mention he is a great offensive rebounder. Second of all, if the under educated mass votes for Shaq to be an all star starter, then there is a problem. How many games has he actually played in this year, I believe it’s five. Dwight Howard should be the starter, and I would even choose the old jump, shooting center that can’t play defense over Shaq for the back-up role. And if no one got that I was talking about Zydrunas Ilgauskas. So yes, I do believe that Melo should be on the all-star team, even though it will only be as a back-up, thank you coaches.

Ben

First of all, the leading scorer in the NBA should be in the all star game, not to mention he is a great offensive rebounder. Second of all, if the under educated mass votes for Shaq to be an all star starter, then there is a problem. How many games has he actually played in this year, I believe it’s five. Dwight Howard should be the starter, and I would even choose the old jump, shooting center that can’t play defense over Shaq for the back-up role. And if no one got that I was talking about Zydrunas Ilgauskas. So yes, I do believe that Melo should be on the all-star team, even though it will only be as a back-up, thank you coaches.

Paul

Any player that sucker punches another player and then gets suspended for 15 games does not deserve to be in the All Star game. C’mon Denver fans, give me a break! Carmelo does not deserve to be an All Star this year even without considering the great year that Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz is having.

Paul

Any player that sucker punches another player and then gets suspended for 15 games does not deserve to be in the All Star game. C’mon Denver fans, give me a break! Carmelo does not deserve to be an All Star this year even without considering the great year that Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz is having.

marcel

#13. Wasnt that Kevin Garnett getting in a fight and throwing a ball at a player and getting suspended. By your argument, on what basis does Garnett deserve to be going? Oh I forgot, its a double-standard.

marcel

#13. Wasnt that Kevin Garnett getting in a fight and throwing a ball at a player and getting suspended. By your argument, on what basis does Garnett deserve to be going? Oh I forgot, its a double-standard.

GO NUGGETS

Carlos boozer and the jazz are having a cinderela start well see who owns the division at the 60 game mark. Carmelo more than deserves to be an all star, he’s the leading scorer one of the most clutch players since jordan and a good guy building youth centers, donating money all the time or how about the tsunami disaster where he matched donations, so you can’t hold it against him for being passionate in a passionate game. I like seeing melo play with more heart, obviosly not that much though.lol

GO NUGGETS

Carlos boozer and the jazz are having a cinderela start well see who owns the division at the 60 game mark. Carmelo more than deserves to be an all star, he’s the leading scorer one of the most clutch players since jordan and a good guy building youth centers, donating money all the time or how about the tsunami disaster where he matched donations, so you can’t hold it against him for being passionate in a passionate game. I like seeing melo play with more heart, obviosly not that much though.lol

william

melo deserve to not only play in the all star game he should be a starter as well. i mean shawn merminan is in the pro bowl and he tested postive for steroids. so do we want a player with loyalty to his team in the all star game or do we want a player that is loyal to the needle?????????????/

william

melo deserve to not only play in the all star game he should be a starter as well. i mean shawn merminan is in the pro bowl and he tested postive for steroids. so do we want a player with loyalty to his team in the all star game or do we want a player that is loyal to the needle?????????????/

tom

Oh, my God. People….
Learn to SPELL for cripes sake. Get out a freaking dictionary before you even decide to post ANYTHING. Please. For the love of…
Go back to school.
Lean something. Grammar. Word use. Please.

tom

Oh, my God. People….
Learn to SPELL for cripes sake. Get out a freaking dictionary before you even decide to post ANYTHING. Please. For the love of…
Go back to school.
Lean something. Grammar. Word use. Please.

Allan

I don’t think Melo should be there. he has not played enough games to have worked hard enough to be there and that is because of his own actions and has no one to blame but himself. I think I might understand protecting a fellow teamate if he actually did that but he threw a sucker, no make that a sissy sucker punch and then retreated. Even when he makes mistakes he makes a mistake on the mistake. A lot of people say that all star voting comes from past accomplishments. If that is the case where is his accomplishments. I think that you must lead a team deep into the playoffs before getting credit for past deeds. He is not a total player nor is 99% of the allstars anymore. That is why we can not even come close to Gold anymore in the Olympics. These guys are only worried about their “self” image and only talk the talk about team “image”. This leage is pathedic. There should be a hard cap on salaries of 100,000 for the best player and we would see who actually plays for the love of the game. Oh and if this was done the real fans “the children” would actually have their parents be able afford to take them to the games. This team is also pathedic: Kenyon Martin is nothing more than a thug extension of Jason Kid’s arm. He can not even get on the court as he is just milking guarenteed money, he is not injured, he is a the perfect example of the current star, a real princess. A.I. seems to be realizing what it is to be a star, but it may already be too late in his career. Camby is the only stand up guy here as he understands the spotlight: i.e. New York finals, one of the last great finals. He still gives usally his all and plays somewhat injured. As far as these players talking about deserve, they deserve nothing and besides deserve has nothing to do with it. I hope that the league collapses and out of the decay a real league prevails with sensable salaries so that the players do play hard, with injuries, with heart, and have some team loyalty. If you are making over 100,000 a year to play any sport a hamstring, turf toe, sprains, hurting back, hang nail, headache, broken finger, cracked rib, or any other cry baby injury should not be an excuse to sit out. I would hate to see these guys or should I say gals preform a real life job without all the extra health care, spas, pampering thes people get, they would be with the rest of the degenerates of the country on the unemployment line and welfare line.

Allan

I don’t think Melo should be there. he has not played enough games to have worked hard enough to be there and that is because of his own actions and has no one to blame but himself. I think I might understand protecting a fellow teamate if he actually did that but he threw a sucker, no make that a sissy sucker punch and then retreated. Even when he makes mistakes he makes a mistake on the mistake. A lot of people say that all star voting comes from past accomplishments. If that is the case where is his accomplishments. I think that you must lead a team deep into the playoffs before getting credit for past deeds. He is not a total player nor is 99% of the allstars anymore. That is why we can not even come close to Gold anymore in the Olympics. These guys are only worried about their “self” image and only talk the talk about team “image”. This leage is pathedic. There should be a hard cap on salaries of 100,000 for the best player and we would see who actually plays for the love of the game. Oh and if this was done the real fans “the children” would actually have their parents be able afford to take them to the games. This team is also pathedic: Kenyon Martin is nothing more than a thug extension of Jason Kid’s arm. He can not even get on the court as he is just milking guarenteed money, he is not injured, he is a the perfect example of the current star, a real princess. A.I. seems to be realizing what it is to be a star, but it may already be too late in his career. Camby is the only stand up guy here as he understands the spotlight: i.e. New York finals, one of the last great finals. He still gives usally his all and plays somewhat injured. As far as these players talking about deserve, they deserve nothing and besides deserve has nothing to do with it. I hope that the league collapses and out of the decay a real league prevails with sensable salaries so that the players do play hard, with injuries, with heart, and have some team loyalty. If you are making over 100,000 a year to play any sport a hamstring, turf toe, sprains, hurting back, hang nail, headache, broken finger, cracked rib, or any other cry baby injury should not be an excuse to sit out. I would hate to see these guys or should I say gals preform a real life job without all the extra health care, spas, pampering thes people get, they would be with the rest of the degenerates of the country on the unemployment line and welfare line.

TP

People who do have anything good to say on this blog hide behind the bad spelling mistakes. This site should not have to have perfect spelling grammer. Who cares. I can still read what people are trying to say. Bla Bla Bla, shut up. We have better things to do than read your little cry baby rant on spelling check!!!!!

TP

People who do have anything good to say on this blog hide behind the bad spelling mistakes. This site should not have to have perfect spelling grammer. Who cares. I can still read what people are trying to say. Bla Bla Bla, shut up. We have better things to do than read your little cry baby rant on spelling check!!!!!

TP

Lean something…HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA What a idiot. You mean learn something. Maybe you should go back to school!! Or at least read what you have written before you submit something!!!

TP

Lean something…HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA What a idiot. You mean learn something. Maybe you should go back to school!! Or at least read what you have written before you submit something!!!

Rob

Fans don’t deserve to vote for any kind of all-star game. They always screw it up. Let the coaches and players vote, they are the one that see the players up close. Voting Shaq in on only five games worth… please.

How can you question Melo being a all-star. He is the NBA leading scorer, he rebounds and passes well. He should have made it last year, and if he does not make it this year I will have to agree with TP in that there is a consperacy against the Nuggets.

Rob

Fans don’t deserve to vote for any kind of all-star game. They always screw it up. Let the coaches and players vote, they are the one that see the players up close. Voting Shaq in on only five games worth… please.

How can you question Melo being a all-star. He is the NBA leading scorer, he rebounds and passes well. He should have made it last year, and if he does not make it this year I will have to agree with TP in that there is a consperacy against the Nuggets.

SpellCheck

Poster #18, – Get over it. Your diatribe should have ended after your first sentence.

SpellCheck

Poster #18, – Get over it. Your diatribe should have ended after your first sentence.

rholzman

Melo is quite the league leader. He leads in scoring, getting his shot blocked, turnovers, defensive spectating, and freezing his team with his one on one moves. But he fits right in with the dumb Nuggets with few exceptions.

rholzman

Melo is quite the league leader. He leads in scoring, getting his shot blocked, turnovers, defensive spectating, and freezing his team with his one on one moves. But he fits right in with the dumb Nuggets with few exceptions.

Forrest

Of course he should, look at his numbers. By the way, he was the BEST player on Team USA. Anyone remember that?

Everyone also needs to realize that Melo is 22 years old and the future of the NBA, along with LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, for the next 15-20 years

Forrest

Of course he should, look at his numbers. By the way, he was the BEST player on Team USA. Anyone remember that?

Everyone also needs to realize that Melo is 22 years old and the future of the NBA, along with LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, for the next 15-20 years

CROSS-OVER

Damn, I can’t beleive all these nugget haters on here it really shows how everyone weirdly has something against our nugs out side of nuggets fans it seems there is no one slightly pulling for the team who has been playing 40 years of basket ball and the best they ever did was beat a 1 seed as an 8 seed so can’t all these lame NBA fans just accept that Denver is a team that will contend for a ring mabey this year if not next year with a healthy Kmart watch out!

CROSS-OVER

Damn, I can’t beleive all these nugget haters on here it really shows how everyone weirdly has something against our nugs out side of nuggets fans it seems there is no one slightly pulling for the team who has been playing 40 years of basket ball and the best they ever did was beat a 1 seed as an 8 seed so can’t all these lame NBA fans just accept that Denver is a team that will contend for a ring mabey this year if not next year with a healthy Kmart watch out!

superhomer

Of course he should be an All-Star, when has the leagues leading scorer not made the team? Anthony clearly has improved his game, and was all named US player of the year. So quit hating on Melo, and the Nuggets they will go far. As for spell checking, well, that would be nice.

superhomer

Of course he should be an All-Star, when has the leagues leading scorer not made the team? Anthony clearly has improved his game, and was all named US player of the year. So quit hating on Melo, and the Nuggets they will go far. As for spell checking, well, that would be nice.

superhomer

Also please don’t post a book, citing all your unfounded theories about how the game is hurting and blah..thanks

superhomer

Also please don’t post a book, citing all your unfounded theories about how the game is hurting and blah..thanks

Doesn’t Matter

Wow…It amazes me at when comparing players, the general public has a problem with everything Carmelo Anthony does. “Freezes the team with one on one moves,” Takes alot of shots,” wow…Lebron takes alot of shots, Kobe takes a lot of shots, Tim Duncan, just to name a few…It’s actually sad, Melo is never going to get the credit and applaud he deserves.

Doesn’t Matter

Wow…It amazes me at when comparing players, the general public has a problem with everything Carmelo Anthony does. “Freezes the team with one on one moves,” Takes alot of shots,” wow…Lebron takes alot of shots, Kobe takes a lot of shots, Tim Duncan, just to name a few…It’s actually sad, Melo is never going to get the credit and applaud he deserves.

TP

I hate it when people comment on something and don’t give the right info!! rholzman- you say Melo leads the NBA in getting shot block, that is rubish. Dawyne Wade is the league leader in his shot blocks, with under .5 per game. Melo is not even in that catagory. Also you say he leads the NBA in turnovers. He comes in 5, right behind AI, Dwayne, Ming, Pierce, and then it is Melo, who is tied with Nash, who is a 2 time MVP. You are a dumb non nugget fan, your info does not make any sense. Melo is one of the few players that scores, rebounds and dishes assists all relativly well. There is no relevance to your info and stats(none), next time you come on this blog get some good facts (which might be hard for you!) I challange you to come up with some good hard facts that proves Melo should not be a all-star, those facts can’t be outside the court too. So bring your fake stats and I will gladly read them.

Found all stats on NBA.com

Come on Denver fans, we might witness something this year that could be special. If you are a true fan (most of you are not) then you will stand by all the Denver pro’s thru the thick and thin. Go Broncos Nuggets Avs Rookies Mammoth DU CU CSU UNC Rapids and all high school sports!!!!

TP

I hate it when people comment on something and don’t give the right info!! rholzman- you say Melo leads the NBA in getting shot block, that is rubish. Dawyne Wade is the league leader in his shot blocks, with under .5 per game. Melo is not even in that catagory. Also you say he leads the NBA in turnovers. He comes in 5, right behind AI, Dwayne, Ming, Pierce, and then it is Melo, who is tied with Nash, who is a 2 time MVP. You are a dumb non nugget fan, your info does not make any sense. Melo is one of the few players that scores, rebounds and dishes assists all relativly well. There is no relevance to your info and stats(none), next time you come on this blog get some good facts (which might be hard for you!) I challange you to come up with some good hard facts that proves Melo should not be a all-star, those facts can’t be outside the court too. So bring your fake stats and I will gladly read them.

Found all stats on NBA.com

Come on Denver fans, we might witness something this year that could be special. If you are a true fan (most of you are not) then you will stand by all the Denver pro’s thru the thick and thin. Go Broncos Nuggets Avs Rookies Mammoth DU CU CSU UNC Rapids and all high school sports!!!!

Rick F.

Iverson, Melo, and Camby all are deserving of All-Star status. I love my Nugs, but with their current record, I’d be surprised if all three are selected. Sadly, I think Camby loses out. Equally a shame, I’m not certain that Melo would make it either, but he should. Isn’t he top 6 or 7 in Western Conference All-Star votes? Oh yes, just one more thing, I’m tired of seeing Yao’s 7’4″ frame lopping around the All Star court, but year in and year out, he consistently rakes in the most votes. It’s certainly because of the WORLD wide web, and not his play! That position that he takes up should be filled by somebody more deserving — this year it’s Camby (but he doesn’t have a population of over 1 billion people supporting him.

Rick F.

Iverson, Melo, and Camby all are deserving of All-Star status. I love my Nugs, but with their current record, I’d be surprised if all three are selected. Sadly, I think Camby loses out. Equally a shame, I’m not certain that Melo would make it either, but he should. Isn’t he top 6 or 7 in Western Conference All-Star votes? Oh yes, just one more thing, I’m tired of seeing Yao’s 7’4″ frame lopping around the All Star court, but year in and year out, he consistently rakes in the most votes. It’s certainly because of the WORLD wide web, and not his play! That position that he takes up should be filled by somebody more deserving — this year it’s Camby (but he doesn’t have a population of over 1 billion people supporting him.

niecey

My comment has absolutely nothing to do with Melo making the all star team, being an all star speaks for itself and everyone who has ever saw Melo play knows (whether they are willing to admit it for their own reasons or not) that if Melo is not an all star neither is Wade, James or Bosh just to name a few. My comment is about the A.I. trade. Big mistake, maybe not for him but for the Nuggets team it is. Before A.I. got there the Nuggets had not only a chemistry as a team on the court during the game but it was evident that they had become more than that. A perfect example is the night of the fight. Melo was defending not just a teammate but a true friend he had grown to care so much about because of their bond on the court. They had become the leading scoring duo in the NBA and the entire team itself was on their way to having a winning season in every aspect of the word. You could see everyone was on the same page. They reacted too prematurely in getting A.I. there because of the suspensions. They would have run their course and Melo would have been back together with J.R. and his other teammates and working their way back to where they left off. If A.I. and no one else can’t realize by now that it’s not the teams that he is with but A.I. himself that is causing bad chemistry then he will serve out the rest of his time in the NBA making himself miserable as well as everyone else he tries to fit in with and for one reason only….to win a championship. A.I. is a great player individually speaking but as far as helping any other team be better he has not and will not ever do that because he is just what I said he is a great individual player who will only make himself seem better and no one else. I really have compassion for the Nuggets, it’s evident that they are frustrated, Karl is frustrated, J.R. and Melo are very frustrated and rightfully so when they all know in their hearts what the problem really is and yet they are having to come up with this and that as not to cause friction within the locker room as well as the team. Melo and J.R. had found something to keep them energized and upbeat on the court, they were having fun as Melo always said it’s not the same if you can’t go out there and play and have fun doing it. And the most important thing is they were winning and on their way to becoming as close as they ever have to being at least mentioned among the elite. Whenever you get a close-up on Iverson’s face it’s always a look of despair, a look if you will as if to say everything is going wrong and nothing is going right. I mean honestly, who wants to play with someone who walks into the first period with a look of desolution and despair. Have you noticed….Melo doesn’t smile as much, he doesn’t score as much, he doesn’t get to get out on the fast break enough…why? well it’s quite simple..Andre is not there and neither are the perfect lobs they are now going to the other A.I. in Philly. Have you noticed…J.R. doesn’t get to throw up the “three deuces” anymore when he gets a filthy funkafied jam, neither does he even get many threes unless they are pretty much desparation shots..Why? Andre is not there. The botton line to all of this is the Nuggets should have kept Andre, definitely let Earl go and first and foremost most definitely should have never ever made A.I. a part of the program. A.I. is only good for himself and will never ever be for any other team. Sorry A.I. but you plus Melo does not a Killa-Duo make, you plus The Nuggets a Killa but only for them because that’s exactly what you are doing Killin them. Now on the other hand, Melo plus J.R. and the Nuggets team was Killas but you have put an end to all of that. Please if at all possible make me eat these words, I am a full fledged die hard Melo, J.R. Nuggets fan and I want them to really do well I just don’t see A.I. doing that.

niecey

My comment has absolutely nothing to do with Melo making the all star team, being an all star speaks for itself and everyone who has ever saw Melo play knows (whether they are willing to admit it for their own reasons or not) that if Melo is not an all star neither is Wade, James or Bosh just to name a few. My comment is about the A.I. trade. Big mistake, maybe not for him but for the Nuggets team it is. Before A.I. got there the Nuggets had not only a chemistry as a team on the court during the game but it was evident that they had become more than that. A perfect example is the night of the fight. Melo was defending not just a teammate but a true friend he had grown to care so much about because of their bond on the court. They had become the leading scoring duo in the NBA and the entire team itself was on their way to having a winning season in every aspect of the word. You could see everyone was on the same page. They reacted too prematurely in getting A.I. there because of the suspensions. They would have run their course and Melo would have been back together with J.R. and his other teammates and working their way back to where they left off. If A.I. and no one else can’t realize by now that it’s not the teams that he is with but A.I. himself that is causing bad chemistry then he will serve out the rest of his time in the NBA making himself miserable as well as everyone else he tries to fit in with and for one reason only….to win a championship. A.I. is a great player individually speaking but as far as helping any other team be better he has not and will not ever do that because he is just what I said he is a great individual player who will only make himself seem better and no one else. I really have compassion for the Nuggets, it’s evident that they are frustrated, Karl is frustrated, J.R. and Melo are very frustrated and rightfully so when they all know in their hearts what the problem really is and yet they are having to come up with this and that as not to cause friction within the locker room as well as the team. Melo and J.R. had found something to keep them energized and upbeat on the court, they were having fun as Melo always said it’s not the same if you can’t go out there and play and have fun doing it. And the most important thing is they were winning and on their way to becoming as close as they ever have to being at least mentioned among the elite. Whenever you get a close-up on Iverson’s face it’s always a look of despair, a look if you will as if to say everything is going wrong and nothing is going right. I mean honestly, who wants to play with someone who walks into the first period with a look of desolution and despair. Have you noticed….Melo doesn’t smile as much, he doesn’t score as much, he doesn’t get to get out on the fast break enough…why? well it’s quite simple..Andre is not there and neither are the perfect lobs they are now going to the other A.I. in Philly. Have you noticed…J.R. doesn’t get to throw up the “three deuces” anymore when he gets a filthy funkafied jam, neither does he even get many threes unless they are pretty much desparation shots..Why? Andre is not there. The botton line to all of this is the Nuggets should have kept Andre, definitely let Earl go and first and foremost most definitely should have never ever made A.I. a part of the program. A.I. is only good for himself and will never ever be for any other team. Sorry A.I. but you plus Melo does not a Killa-Duo make, you plus The Nuggets a Killa but only for them because that’s exactly what you are doing Killin them. Now on the other hand, Melo plus J.R. and the Nuggets team was Killas but you have put an end to all of that. Please if at all possible make me eat these words, I am a full fledged die hard Melo, J.R. Nuggets fan and I want them to really do well I just don’t see A.I. doing that.

ken

I totally agree with niecey. I have been a Melo fan since his days at Syracuse and the only thing that Melo has done is gotten better. When A.I. was with Philly he scored 30, 40, 50, sometimes even 60 points a game and the only thing that accomplished there was to earn him a scoring title. Now here he is at Denver taking away the teams chemistry, Melo and J.R. being the leading scoring duo, Melo’s scoring title and possibly their first chance since Melo got there to maybe make a run for the playoff finals or at least not a one and done year. The duos that Denver needed they had and didn’t realize it but I’m pretty sure by now someone in the front office is wondering about their rush to what they thought was greatness. Sometimes the best changes you can make are none at all. And other than getting rid of Earl which should have been done in 2003 everything else should have remained the same. Why do we think it is that the Sixers are now playing with more energy, quickness and most importantly, confidence? Probably because their self-esteem is greater and now they don’t have to envision leaving the court to be faced with criticism and that “look of despair” that niecey was talking about. A.I. means well he just doesn’t do well to help a team. I probably couldn’t get 2 peole to agree with me but both of you want to soo bad because you know I’m right. George Karl knows I’m right, Melo knows I’m right, J.R. knows I’m right, Camby knows I’m right, the Nuggets knows I’m right, and pretty soon when they decide to admit it Kroenke and Warkentian will say they made a mistake, a “BIG” mistake. Melo hasn’t gotten a successful lob other than from Camby since Andre left, why in the name of basketbal did they think A.I. was a better passer than Andre when that’s something he was never used to doing while he was in Philly? As I see it they are stuck with what they have and as a devout Nuggets fan I can only hope that the rest of the team can play through it and someway, somehow bounce back to at least get a playoff spot. As far as Melo making the all star team, I feel the same way this year that I have felt the previous years that he is an all star so why shouldn’t he make it. And as far as what Bill Walton said “who cares” he should be worried about what Luke is doing rather than trying to mar someone else’s childs image. He is the first to have comments about Melo and yet, never about Luke who by the way plays a lot better than his dad which is saying way too much. A true fan always stays true regardless of the situation. There will be ups and downs, I just hope we have gotten all of our downs out of the way so now the only place to go is up.

ken

I totally agree with niecey. I have been a Melo fan since his days at Syracuse and the only thing that Melo has done is gotten better. When A.I. was with Philly he scored 30, 40, 50, sometimes even 60 points a game and the only thing that accomplished there was to earn him a scoring title. Now here he is at Denver taking away the teams chemistry, Melo and J.R. being the leading scoring duo, Melo’s scoring title and possibly their first chance since Melo got there to maybe make a run for the playoff finals or at least not a one and done year. The duos that Denver needed they had and didn’t realize it but I’m pretty sure by now someone in the front office is wondering about their rush to what they thought was greatness. Sometimes the best changes you can make are none at all. And other than getting rid of Earl which should have been done in 2003 everything else should have remained the same. Why do we think it is that the Sixers are now playing with more energy, quickness and most importantly, confidence? Probably because their self-esteem is greater and now they don’t have to envision leaving the court to be faced with criticism and that “look of despair” that niecey was talking about. A.I. means well he just doesn’t do well to help a team. I probably couldn’t get 2 peole to agree with me but both of you want to soo bad because you know I’m right. George Karl knows I’m right, Melo knows I’m right, J.R. knows I’m right, Camby knows I’m right, the Nuggets knows I’m right, and pretty soon when they decide to admit it Kroenke and Warkentian will say they made a mistake, a “BIG” mistake. Melo hasn’t gotten a successful lob other than from Camby since Andre left, why in the name of basketbal did they think A.I. was a better passer than Andre when that’s something he was never used to doing while he was in Philly? As I see it they are stuck with what they have and as a devout Nuggets fan I can only hope that the rest of the team can play through it and someway, somehow bounce back to at least get a playoff spot. As far as Melo making the all star team, I feel the same way this year that I have felt the previous years that he is an all star so why shouldn’t he make it. And as far as what Bill Walton said “who cares” he should be worried about what Luke is doing rather than trying to mar someone else’s childs image. He is the first to have comments about Melo and yet, never about Luke who by the way plays a lot better than his dad which is saying way too much. A true fan always stays true regardless of the situation. There will be ups and downs, I just hope we have gotten all of our downs out of the way so now the only place to go is up.

Alex

Carmello deserves to be on the All-Star team this year. I don’t think his shot selection, or defensive intensity are where they need to be, but his numbers speak for themselves. This last person’s comment about Allen Iverson is crazy. Iverson is a team-player, and can make the Nuggets a real contender. I might be the only person that thinks this, but if Carmello had the same self-sacrificing attitude that Iverson has brought to the team, then we would see a team that has much more balance, with other players (especially J.R. Smith) being able to get a regular rhythm for their shots…

Alex

Carmello deserves to be on the All-Star team this year. I don’t think his shot selection, or defensive intensity are where they need to be, but his numbers speak for themselves. This last person’s comment about Allen Iverson is crazy. Iverson is a team-player, and can make the Nuggets a real contender. I might be the only person that thinks this, but if Carmello had the same self-sacrificing attitude that Iverson has brought to the team, then we would see a team that has much more balance, with other players (especially J.R. Smith) being able to get a regular rhythm for their shots…

TP

niecey and ken I understand what you guys are talking about. Your posts do really bring up some good points. The only thing that is making me disagreeing with your posts entirely is the fact that the Nuggets have only played 5 games since Melo and AI have played together. Time right now is the most important thing. No matter how little team chemistry there is it will it get better with time. Also, it is wrong to think that Melo would have left off from before he got suspended (it will take another 3-4 games). I just keep telling my friends how amazing Melo is because on even the worst playing nights Melo still finds a way to score 26-28 points per game and putting up some good numbers for rebounds and assits.

Melo is a better quality player than AI. He can do more with the basketball and does not have stupid turnovers. He also does not hold onto the ball for 50-75 percent of the time. AI just tries to do too much when Melo is doing what he is asked. Maybe that is bad in some of the fans views, but doing too much hurts a team way more than it helps a team.

I would be horrified if the Nuggets trade or release Melo, he has been the only bright spot since the good old days for the Nuggets. This is his team and should be his town. Once in a liftime does a team get a player with the potential of Melo. I would also be suprised if AI ends his playing days in a Nuggets uniform.

I will go against myself when saying that the AI and Melo thing will NOT amount to a championship. This is a little to early for only five games. I could see the Melo JR thing going somewhere. Time will tell, Melo WILL get back to form and even better (even though he is good right now) AI will help this time, playoffs are a 80% lock, deep playoffs run could happen, lets see how good the Nuggets, Melo, and AI are 15-20 games from here, before we make any kind of predictions.

TP

niecey and ken I understand what you guys are talking about. Your posts do really bring up some good points. The only thing that is making me disagreeing with your posts entirely is the fact that the Nuggets have only played 5 games since Melo and AI have played together. Time right now is the most important thing. No matter how little team chemistry there is it will it get better with time. Also, it is wrong to think that Melo would have left off from before he got suspended (it will take another 3-4 games). I just keep telling my friends how amazing Melo is because on even the worst playing nights Melo still finds a way to score 26-28 points per game and putting up some good numbers for rebounds and assits.

Melo is a better quality player than AI. He can do more with the basketball and does not have stupid turnovers. He also does not hold onto the ball for 50-75 percent of the time. AI just tries to do too much when Melo is doing what he is asked. Maybe that is bad in some of the fans views, but doing too much hurts a team way more than it helps a team.

I would be horrified if the Nuggets trade or release Melo, he has been the only bright spot since the good old days for the Nuggets. This is his team and should be his town. Once in a liftime does a team get a player with the potential of Melo. I would also be suprised if AI ends his playing days in a Nuggets uniform.

I will go against myself when saying that the AI and Melo thing will NOT amount to a championship. This is a little to early for only five games. I could see the Melo JR thing going somewhere. Time will tell, Melo WILL get back to form and even better (even though he is good right now) AI will help this time, playoffs are a 80% lock, deep playoffs run could happen, lets see how good the Nuggets, Melo, and AI are 15-20 games from here, before we make any kind of predictions.

Relax

Doesn’t Matter you are right. I wonder why so many people don’t like Melo. This includes the Nuggets fans too. He has some off the court issues but what 22 year old doesn’t have problems. He is still maturing and would only be a rookie right now if he would have lasted through college. Give the YOUNG man a break, we all make mistakes. You don’t see headlines of LeBron and Dwayne donating millions of dollars to charities and other groups. He plays very well and means very well. He will be a great player and I hope the Nuggets can hold on to this guy all of his playing days because he knows how to win championships (I.E. look at his freshman season in college.)

The AI and Melo thing will work. It is only comman sense that Melo and AI numbers are going to drop a little. There will be some nights when both of them score 30+ points, but that will not happen every game.

Relax, after the all-star break the Nuggets will do good and have a chance to do something in the playoffs!! Go Nuggets!!

Relax

Doesn’t Matter you are right. I wonder why so many people don’t like Melo. This includes the Nuggets fans too. He has some off the court issues but what 22 year old doesn’t have problems. He is still maturing and would only be a rookie right now if he would have lasted through college. Give the YOUNG man a break, we all make mistakes. You don’t see headlines of LeBron and Dwayne donating millions of dollars to charities and other groups. He plays very well and means very well. He will be a great player and I hope the Nuggets can hold on to this guy all of his playing days because he knows how to win championships (I.E. look at his freshman season in college.)

The AI and Melo thing will work. It is only comman sense that Melo and AI numbers are going to drop a little. There will be some nights when both of them score 30+ points, but that will not happen every game.

Relax, after the all-star break the Nuggets will do good and have a chance to do something in the playoffs!! Go Nuggets!!

Forrest

HELLO? They’ve played together for what, 5 games?

For all the haters, don’t even think about jumpin’ on the bandwagon when they win a title before Iverson’s contract expires(2.5 years)

Forrest

HELLO? They’ve played together for what, 5 games?

For all the haters, don’t even think about jumpin’ on the bandwagon when they win a title before Iverson’s contract expires(2.5 years)

CROSS-OVER

i agree forest!! its funny how all these haters are so quick to judge AI like Kmart we are deffinetly better with big shot allen iverson over flat shot, slow, fat can’t hit a 3 if his life depended on it andre miller. The only thing that can go wrong is Karls ego and bad decisions dont get me wrong i luv my nugs but im not 100% sure george is going to get this team to mesh. it seems to me he dont now who to start and who to play of the bench, does anybody agree? I just hope he does a larry brown and leads denver to the promise land.. go nuggets

CROSS-OVER

i agree forest!! its funny how all these haters are so quick to judge AI like Kmart we are deffinetly better with big shot allen iverson over flat shot, slow, fat can’t hit a 3 if his life depended on it andre miller. The only thing that can go wrong is Karls ego and bad decisions dont get me wrong i luv my nugs but im not 100% sure george is going to get this team to mesh. it seems to me he dont now who to start and who to play of the bench, does anybody agree? I just hope he does a larry brown and leads denver to the promise land.. go nuggets

Relax

CROSS-OVER Karl can not decide who to start and who to sit because there is just too much talent on this team. Just wait in 10 games or so there will be a offical starting line-up that will probably include JR. Nene when healthy can be a dominate threat and we are starting to see him playing better right now. I worry about how this team is going to play next year when you have K-Mart back. Talk about some egos. Melo AI K-Mart and Camby all have some pretty big egos, but they all can back it up.

Relax

CROSS-OVER Karl can not decide who to start and who to sit because there is just too much talent on this team. Just wait in 10 games or so there will be a offical starting line-up that will probably include JR. Nene when healthy can be a dominate threat and we are starting to see him playing better right now. I worry about how this team is going to play next year when you have K-Mart back. Talk about some egos. Melo AI K-Mart and Camby all have some pretty big egos, but they all can back it up.

Anonymous

I think C

Anonymous

I think C

Anonymous

I think it’s a pathetic argument. If someone is an “All-Star” they need to be someone that has an all around positive impact on the game and the league, both on and off the court. While I agree that he has done good things for his community and for the game, anyone who is considered an All-Star should be not involved in punch-outs on the court. He needs to accept his punishment for being an idiot and succombing to street-brawl nonsense. I don’t recall Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson hitting each other in their ENTIRE careers, let alone the first few years. Perhaps basketball has really turned into street ball and the All-Star requirements should be amended to reflect that. If you’re a punch-thrower…you’re in. Ridiculous. Carmelo Anthony needs to grow up and realize that every action has consequences and if you do something stupid you will pay for it. 15 games? Kick his ass out of the league. I’D get fired if I hit a co-worker…

Anonymous

I think it’s a pathetic argument. If someone is an “All-Star” they need to be someone that has an all around positive impact on the game and the league, both on and off the court. While I agree that he has done good things for his community and for the game, anyone who is considered an All-Star should be not involved in punch-outs on the court. He needs to accept his punishment for being an idiot and succombing to street-brawl nonsense. I don’t recall Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson hitting each other in their ENTIRE careers, let alone the first few years. Perhaps basketball has really turned into street ball and the All-Star requirements should be amended to reflect that. If you’re a punch-thrower…you’re in. Ridiculous. Carmelo Anthony needs to grow up and realize that every action has consequences and if you do something stupid you will pay for it. 15 games? Kick his ass out of the league. I’D get fired if I hit a co-worker…

SPK

It’s simple. Until Melo learns to play defense and rebound, he will be snubbed as an All-Star. If only he would back peddle on defense as fast as he did against the Knicks after his weak right cross, sucker punch. He’s a very good scorer, but needs a more complete game.

SPK

It’s simple. Until Melo learns to play defense and rebound, he will be snubbed as an All-Star. If only he would back peddle on defense as fast as he did against the Knicks after his weak right cross, sucker punch. He’s a very good scorer, but needs a more complete game.

Anonymous

Michael Jordan punched John Starks of the Knicks, and was also known for getting into fights with his own teammates in practice. Look it up

Anonymous

Michael Jordan punched John Starks of the Knicks, and was also known for getting into fights with his own teammates in practice. Look it up

TP

You people are losers, especially Anonymous! Give me a freakin’ break. You people are so stupid that you have to break down and All-Star’s game. Melo does rebound and does score. He may lack in the defensive end, but look at the NBA now, most if not all teams lack in the defensive end. Melo single handly brang basketball back into Denver, and now he has stupid idiotic people calling his game out. Every great player always has some kind of issue with his game., Melo is what about 21, 22 years old, and has only been in the NBA for 3 1/2 years. There are for more screw-ups out there that are twice his age. Give the kid a break for defending his team mate (JR) when he was thrown down be a cowardly player for the Knicks.

There is not a elite player out there that has not had some bad background. Melo will rise and will fix his problems on and off the court. Don’t be so harsh on a young man trying to figure his life out, especially when he is in the star light 24/7.

Melo is a good team mate and plays very hard. He is a great offensive talent and can destroy teams with his play. He should have been in the All-star game last year, and should be in it this year.

Why there are so many people out there that hates the Nuggets and Melo I don’t know. People are just not happy with anything now days (Anonymous). I wonder is some people comment on something just so they can hear their own stupid self talk!!

TP

You people are losers, especially Anonymous! Give me a freakin’ break. You people are so stupid that you have to break down and All-Star’s game. Melo does rebound and does score. He may lack in the defensive end, but look at the NBA now, most if not all teams lack in the defensive end. Melo single handly brang basketball back into Denver, and now he has stupid idiotic people calling his game out. Every great player always has some kind of issue with his game., Melo is what about 21, 22 years old, and has only been in the NBA for 3 1/2 years. There are for more screw-ups out there that are twice his age. Give the kid a break for defending his team mate (JR) when he was thrown down be a cowardly player for the Knicks.

There is not a elite player out there that has not had some bad background. Melo will rise and will fix his problems on and off the court. Don’t be so harsh on a young man trying to figure his life out, especially when he is in the star light 24/7.

Melo is a good team mate and plays very hard. He is a great offensive talent and can destroy teams with his play. He should have been in the All-star game last year, and should be in it this year.

Why there are so many people out there that hates the Nuggets and Melo I don’t know. People are just not happy with anything now days (Anonymous). I wonder is some people comment on something just so they can hear their own stupid self talk!!

TP

The NBA needs a type of a leader like Paul Taglabue who not only listens to the teams, but also the individual players.

The NBA has so many dumb and useless rules. Dress Code, more fouls bla bla bla bla. I don’t care what the players wear to the games, it is not classy no matter what they wear. This new rule of harsher punishment for talking back to the refs is just plain stupid. The NBA has far more problems in the office than on the court!

TP

The NBA needs a type of a leader like Paul Taglabue who not only listens to the teams, but also the individual players.

The NBA has so many dumb and useless rules. Dress Code, more fouls bla bla bla bla. I don’t care what the players wear to the games, it is not classy no matter what they wear. This new rule of harsher punishment for talking back to the refs is just plain stupid. The NBA has far more problems in the office than on the court!

Joe Carter

Thanks for another L Melo. If you are ‘crippled’ by your little finger – why jack up 30 shots? Team player all the way. Funny how the Nuggets always make runs while jello is on the bench. Maybe its the sudden outbreak of unselfish play. Should talk to Kleiza about getting some toughness. All-star? please. Another overhyped year. Oh wait, come up with that lame excuse(insert conspiracy theory here) for all the losses, then we can throw another parade celebrating this ineptness.

Joe Carter

Thanks for another L Melo. If you are ‘crippled’ by your little finger – why jack up 30 shots? Team player all the way. Funny how the Nuggets always make runs while jello is on the bench. Maybe its the sudden outbreak of unselfish play. Should talk to Kleiza about getting some toughness. All-star? please. Another overhyped year. Oh wait, come up with that lame excuse(insert conspiracy theory here) for all the losses, then we can throw another parade celebrating this ineptness.

Armie

To poster #45 – why are you blaming the loss on Melo? They were playing well and were ahead before Blake had to leave the game for stitches. They had no point guard to run the team. It’s obvious you’re a biased Melo hater. You can’t even give unabashed contructive criticism. It is a team sport. The Nuggs made their run on the Kings reserves if you were really looking at the whole game. And for the record, the whole team is banged up w/injuries and Melo did not take 30 shots. And lastly, whether you like Melo or not — he is an All Star. GO Nuggets!

Armie

To poster #45 – why are you blaming the loss on Melo? They were playing well and were ahead before Blake had to leave the game for stitches. They had no point guard to run the team. It’s obvious you’re a biased Melo hater. You can’t even give unabashed contructive criticism. It is a team sport. The Nuggs made their run on the Kings reserves if you were really looking at the whole game. And for the record, the whole team is banged up w/injuries and Melo did not take 30 shots. And lastly, whether you like Melo or not — he is an All Star. GO Nuggets!

Mile Hi Fan

Lot of noise out there. Melo has done nothing but given basketball back to the Mile Hi city. The Kid (and I do mean kid) has made a mistake just like everyone on this blog. Now who get the right to act like judge and jury will of course our great commish (can’t stand the man). He did the crime and 15 games was his punishment.
League leading scorer… means he can ball better than a lot of all-start in the NBA. He’s been in the league for 3 1/2 years and each year his game, his attitude and his wallet has improved. Hmmm.
It seems that some of you are not old enough to have watch old school NBA and all the scuffles and fights way backwhen. Our wonderful commissioner Paul Taglabue need to put the game back in basketball.

So donâ€™t hate the player the game.

Mile Hi Fan

Lot of noise out there. Melo has done nothing but given basketball back to the Mile Hi city. The Kid (and I do mean kid) has made a mistake just like everyone on this blog. Now who get the right to act like judge and jury will of course our great commish (can’t stand the man). He did the crime and 15 games was his punishment.
League leading scorer… means he can ball better than a lot of all-start in the NBA. He’s been in the league for 3 1/2 years and each year his game, his attitude and his wallet has improved. Hmmm.
It seems that some of you are not old enough to have watch old school NBA and all the scuffles and fights way backwhen. Our wonderful commissioner Paul Taglabue need to put the game back in basketball.

So donâ€™t hate the player the game.

TurboElf

The Nuggets are bad, and they are up against the cap. Whoops, just like when we had McDyess and Van Exel(loser) and had one of the highest payrolls with a horrible record. Yes the Nuggets have the 2 top scorers, but they also have 2 of the top 5 turnover guys. Something “flat shot” Miller didn’t do. Oh Yeah, he played defense too, and never missed a game. The Nuggets have talent, but no brains. This “running” system does not work unless you have Steve Nash, and even then what have the Suns won? Halfcourt basketball may be boring but it wins championships, kinda like Defense in the NFL, Go Bears! The trade was a mistake, and the Boykins one was worse even though Blake is playing his heart out.

TurboElf

The Nuggets are bad, and they are up against the cap. Whoops, just like when we had McDyess and Van Exel(loser) and had one of the highest payrolls with a horrible record. Yes the Nuggets have the 2 top scorers, but they also have 2 of the top 5 turnover guys. Something “flat shot” Miller didn’t do. Oh Yeah, he played defense too, and never missed a game. The Nuggets have talent, but no brains. This “running” system does not work unless you have Steve Nash, and even then what have the Suns won? Halfcourt basketball may be boring but it wins championships, kinda like Defense in the NFL, Go Bears! The trade was a mistake, and the Boykins one was worse even though Blake is playing his heart out.

TP

Give Melo some help on the scoring end so he does not have to take so many shots. Camby is by far the worst shot selector I have hever seen. He makes maybe 1-10 mid-long range shots, but he still takes them. Camby you are no Derk or no Gasol, take it and quit shooting dumb shots.

JR just takes way to many 3 pointers. Instead of jaking up a wide open three and missing it, drive to the basket were you will get fouled and take the easy two shots.

AI and Melo are the only consistant scorers on the Nuggets and they can’t score all the points. Games are won by taking smart shots and making them. The Nuggets are obviously not doing that and Karl needs to adress that. Speaking of Karl, he needs to stay with one lineup. This puzzle he is doing right now is destroying the Nuggets.

Fans talk about the Nuggets not playing together and all that. How can you play together win every game there is a different line-up. Give it time, Melo will come back to form once AI comes back, and hopefully the mad scientist will stay will one lineup and the Nuggets will play much better.

TP

Give Melo some help on the scoring end so he does not have to take so many shots. Camby is by far the worst shot selector I have hever seen. He makes maybe 1-10 mid-long range shots, but he still takes them. Camby you are no Derk or no Gasol, take it and quit shooting dumb shots.

JR just takes way to many 3 pointers. Instead of jaking up a wide open three and missing it, drive to the basket were you will get fouled and take the easy two shots.

AI and Melo are the only consistant scorers on the Nuggets and they can’t score all the points. Games are won by taking smart shots and making them. The Nuggets are obviously not doing that and Karl needs to adress that. Speaking of Karl, he needs to stay with one lineup. This puzzle he is doing right now is destroying the Nuggets.

Fans talk about the Nuggets not playing together and all that. How can you play together win every game there is a different line-up. Give it time, Melo will come back to form once AI comes back, and hopefully the mad scientist will stay will one lineup and the Nuggets will play much better.

Jennifer

I really do like Melo but it seems like he’s just making excuses for not winning, ex. middle finger. If he was such a team player why doesn’t he pass the ball? If I was Iverson I would sit him down and talk to him. The guys a whiner and shouldn’t be an all-star.

Jennifer

I really do like Melo but it seems like he’s just making excuses for not winning, ex. middle finger. If he was such a team player why doesn’t he pass the ball? If I was Iverson I would sit him down and talk to him. The guys a whiner and shouldn’t be an all-star.

Marc L.

couldn’t agree more with mr. carter above me. hey, carmelo, every western conference coach except for george karl knows the nuggets don’t pass or play defense like a playoff-quality team should. karl should bring adrian dantley off the bench ….

Marc L.

couldn’t agree more with mr. carter above me. hey, carmelo, every western conference coach except for george karl knows the nuggets don’t pass or play defense like a playoff-quality team should. karl should bring adrian dantley off the bench ….

Jon

i feard howard might be choose before melo for the one spot for the all star roster if boozer decided to play. and also the nuggets, they should hurry and try to play as a team. nuggets are overrated, they should get a true point gaurd, like a hinrich . the race is tough for even a eighth spot in the western division.

Jon

i feard howard might be choose before melo for the one spot for the all star roster if boozer decided to play. and also the nuggets, they should hurry and try to play as a team. nuggets are overrated, they should get a true point gaurd, like a hinrich . the race is tough for even a eighth spot in the western division.

Jared

Melo is playing about as selfish as I have ever seen. Iverson is playing well and unselfish. Has anyone watched Melo’s defense lately. Don’t think I have seen anybody play defense this LAZY. He and JR Smith are putting the Nuggets at a constant disadvantage on Defense. Camby needs to block out, quit dribbling so much and stop shooting so far out.

Jared

Melo is playing about as selfish as I have ever seen. Iverson is playing well and unselfish. Has anyone watched Melo’s defense lately. Don’t think I have seen anybody play defense this LAZY. He and JR Smith are putting the Nuggets at a constant disadvantage on Defense. Camby needs to block out, quit dribbling so much and stop shooting so far out.

Jon

i wish nuggets can get a guy like barbosa or hinrich for diawara. nuggets are forcing too much tough shot. i like iverson, hope he comes back to the lineup pretty soon. my fantasy lineup for nuggets, hinrich, iverson, melo, nene, rashid wallace. the reserves are evan, barbosa, blake, jr smith, najera, so that is really a true championship team.

Jon

i wish nuggets can get a guy like barbosa or hinrich for diawara. nuggets are forcing too much tough shot. i like iverson, hope he comes back to the lineup pretty soon. my fantasy lineup for nuggets, hinrich, iverson, melo, nene, rashid wallace. the reserves are evan, barbosa, blake, jr smith, najera, so that is really a true championship team.

MeloSux

Who is more selfish?
AI or Melo
My vote goes to Melo.
Melo for MSP – Most selfish player in MBA

MeloSux

Who is more selfish?
AI or Melo
My vote goes to Melo.
Melo for MSP – Most selfish player in MBA

MJ5280

I think it’s a slap in the face to the Nuggets franchise to select Allen Iverson to the All-Star team BEFORE the player who HAS CARRIED THIS FRANCHISE ON HIS BACK for the past 4 seasons, the player who brought this franchise back, when it had been a laughing stock in the league. Melo is the MVP on this team, make no mistake about that. I respect AI, I think he’s deserving, but to put him ahead of Carmelo, who has put this franchise back on the map, is absurd and again, and insult to our team and all of our fans.

MJ5280

I think it’s a slap in the face to the Nuggets franchise to select Allen Iverson to the All-Star team BEFORE the player who HAS CARRIED THIS FRANCHISE ON HIS BACK for the past 4 seasons, the player who brought this franchise back, when it had been a laughing stock in the league. Melo is the MVP on this team, make no mistake about that. I respect AI, I think he’s deserving, but to put him ahead of Carmelo, who has put this franchise back on the map, is absurd and again, and insult to our team and all of our fans.

Bob

Melo has been horrible since coming back from his suspension. Not sure why, but he has just been horrible. Against Sacramento the other night he was the worst player on the floor. 7 of 25 shooting, 6 turnovers, zero hustle, zero D. For this team to be successful Melo has to pull his head out of his ***, AI or no AI.

Bob

Melo has been horrible since coming back from his suspension. Not sure why, but he has just been horrible. Against Sacramento the other night he was the worst player on the floor. 7 of 25 shooting, 6 turnovers, zero hustle, zero D. For this team to be successful Melo has to pull his head out of his ***, AI or no AI.

John Smith

Blame it on the media!

John Smith

Blame it on the media.

John Smith

Blame it on the media!

John Smith

Blame it on the media.

Woops !

#47 Mile Hi fan, dude wake up. I was waiting for your next point to be Mello does not have a high enough QB rating but that’s OK. This is not the NFL, the commissioner of the NBA is David Stern not Paul Taglabue as you spelled it. Paul Tagliabue was the Commissioner of the NFL until this year. I do agree with your point that Mello has put the Nuggs back on the map but he does need to learn some self control. Opening game of the season he got the double T for arguing with the Refs and stormed off the court. We lost that game and would have won it if Mello had kept his cool.
Based on Mello’s stats he should be on the AS team, maybe even starting, but I think of an All Star as a player who even if he is having a bad game, helps his teammates shine. Mello does not do this. His defense sucks and you can tell when he gets frustrated and gives up in a game. Those are some key characteristics to an All Star player. Maybe the biggest example of all is the NY Brawl. It was not a retaliation for what someone did to him, Mello had time to watch and think about what he was going to do, unfortunately he chose to fight instead of being the leader of the team and an ” All Star ” and calming things down. By doing this Mello got kicked out for 15 games and hurt his team. That is the most important part, he hurt his team. I would rather have a average scorer but a smart team player that gives 110% every time out on the court. Take a look at Kobe, when he is having a bad night he does not let the frustration get him to the point where he hurts his team, he goes into the mode where he is going to be the assist leader instead of the scorer.
I think Mello will learn all of this, he is young, but there needs to be some changes made. I like the move to get AI, he is playing like a team player. I like the move to get Blake. The next thing they need to do is get rid of K Mart. That guy is a cancer in the locker room and I think he hurts Mello.
I was happy to see Mello take his punishment like a man and admit he messed up. His actions from here on out will show whether he learned something from it.
I think it is in the best interest of the Nuggets that Mello does not make the All Star team. Two reasons. First, it gives him some time heal his injured finger if it is that bad, and second it will light a fire in him to come out and prove everyone wrong. Look what happened last year. He was not voted in and the second half of the season he was on a mission. I think it will get him more committed than ever to do the hard work, get with AI and make this team a force.
A number of comments above mention it’s only been five games that Mello and AI have played together and I agree. Give it another 5-10 games and hopefully with NeNe starting to get hot, JR and Blake hitting 3s we might be able to contend.
I think Mello not getting the vote will be a good thing for the team and for Mello in the long run…

Woops !

#47 Mile Hi fan, dude wake up. I was waiting for your next point to be Mello does not have a high enough QB rating but that’s OK. This is not the NFL, the commissioner of the NBA is David Stern not Paul Taglabue as you spelled it. Paul Tagliabue was the Commissioner of the NFL until this year. I do agree with your point that Mello has put the Nuggs back on the map but he does need to learn some self control. Opening game of the season he got the double T for arguing with the Refs and stormed off the court. We lost that game and would have won it if Mello had kept his cool.
Based on Mello’s stats he should be on the AS team, maybe even starting, but I think of an All Star as a player who even if he is having a bad game, helps his teammates shine. Mello does not do this. His defense sucks and you can tell when he gets frustrated and gives up in a game. Those are some key characteristics to an All Star player. Maybe the biggest example of all is the NY Brawl. It was not a retaliation for what someone did to him, Mello had time to watch and think about what he was going to do, unfortunately he chose to fight instead of being the leader of the team and an ” All Star ” and calming things down. By doing this Mello got kicked out for 15 games and hurt his team. That is the most important part, he hurt his team. I would rather have a average scorer but a smart team player that gives 110% every time out on the court. Take a look at Kobe, when he is having a bad night he does not let the frustration get him to the point where he hurts his team, he goes into the mode where he is going to be the assist leader instead of the scorer.
I think Mello will learn all of this, he is young, but there needs to be some changes made. I like the move to get AI, he is playing like a team player. I like the move to get Blake. The next thing they need to do is get rid of K Mart. That guy is a cancer in the locker room and I think he hurts Mello.
I was happy to see Mello take his punishment like a man and admit he messed up. His actions from here on out will show whether he learned something from it.
I think it is in the best interest of the Nuggets that Mello does not make the All Star team. Two reasons. First, it gives him some time heal his injured finger if it is that bad, and second it will light a fire in him to come out and prove everyone wrong. Look what happened last year. He was not voted in and the second half of the season he was on a mission. I think it will get him more committed than ever to do the hard work, get with AI and make this team a force.
A number of comments above mention it’s only been five games that Mello and AI have played together and I agree. Give it another 5-10 games and hopefully with NeNe starting to get hot, JR and Blake hitting 3s we might be able to contend.
I think Mello not getting the vote will be a good thing for the team and for Mello in the long run…

DWeb

I believe Melo should be included as a substitute for Yao or an injured All Star. Yes, he had the ugly incident in New York, and yes he defense is average at best, but what does it say about the league if the Top Scorer is not invited. He would have had to pull an “Artest” move for that kind of treatment. Number 18 (Allan) is an idiot. Not to mention the dozen or more spelling mistakes he made…Yeah the NBA will collapse, and there will be No more holidays, or Super Bowls, or professional sports any more.

DWeb

I believe Melo should be included as a substitute for Yao or an injured All Star. Yes, he had the ugly incident in New York, and yes he defense is average at best, but what does it say about the league if the Top Scorer is not invited. He would have had to pull an “Artest” move for that kind of treatment. Number 18 (Allan) is an idiot. Not to mention the dozen or more spelling mistakes he made…Yeah the NBA will collapse, and there will be No more holidays, or Super Bowls, or professional sports any more.

Mile Hi Fan

Ok point taken on the commish. Never read and post comments before coffee. Now lets look at it this way. Melo is a work in progress. He proved that last night when he got is first triple double. Hmmm… so that lets me know that he’s teachable.
Now I get tired of the wrong people being made examples of just to prove one’s point. It would be a different story if Melo was the bad boy of the league like say… Dennis Rodman or Latrell Sprewell. But he’s not. Each time he has made a mistake he has come back and straightened up is act. So to say that just because he sucker punched some make him a thug like Stern and others are treating him like is just wrong.

I think that Melo is a key part of this team and they should continue to build around him. I also think that if K-mart comes back He may change his attitude also. And if not get rid of him. But I truely think we need is tenacity and nasty in the game.

Everybody has been saying that Nene was going to be a waste of money and what does he do? Oh well… comes back in to the game from two bad injuries and plays like the money we paid him. New career high 27 points.
For melo to be snub from the All-star game is a joke. We have to expect that if the league is going to let kids in the game then this is what we have to be prepared for. In no way should we expect a 20 year old to act like some one who has been in the league for 5 to 10 yeas. These kids are maturing as they go and their mistake will make it in to the lime light cause that where we put them, on a pedestal. Thank you David Stern! Now he needs to deal with that like we deal with our Kids… Help them grow with Discipline and reward. He has been disciplined now he needs to be rewarded for being an awesome player to his craft.

Mile Hi Fan

Ok point taken on the commish. Never read and post comments before coffee. Now lets look at it this way. Melo is a work in progress. He proved that last night when he got is first triple double. Hmmm… so that lets me know that he’s teachable.
Now I get tired of the wrong people being made examples of just to prove one’s point. It would be a different story if Melo was the bad boy of the league like say… Dennis Rodman or Latrell Sprewell. But he’s not. Each time he has made a mistake he has come back and straightened up is act. So to say that just because he sucker punched some make him a thug like Stern and others are treating him like is just wrong.

I think that Melo is a key part of this team and they should continue to build around him. I also think that if K-mart comes back He may change his attitude also. And if not get rid of him. But I truely think we need is tenacity and nasty in the game.

Everybody has been saying that Nene was going to be a waste of money and what does he do? Oh well… comes back in to the game from two bad injuries and plays like the money we paid him. New career high 27 points.
For melo to be snub from the All-star game is a joke. We have to expect that if the league is going to let kids in the game then this is what we have to be prepared for. In no way should we expect a 20 year old to act like some one who has been in the league for 5 to 10 yeas. These kids are maturing as they go and their mistake will make it in to the lime light cause that where we put them, on a pedestal. Thank you David Stern! Now he needs to deal with that like we deal with our Kids… Help them grow with Discipline and reward. He has been disciplined now he needs to be rewarded for being an awesome player to his craft.

melo is da man

Even if they select him as a replacement for boozer, I think carmelo should tell david stern to shove it up his A** and get his mind focused on a ring..
Melo should be a starter or nothing!!

melo is da man

Even if they select him as a replacement for boozer, I think carmelo should tell david stern to shove it up his A** and get his mind focused on a ring..
Melo should be a starter or nothing!!

melo is da man

They should change the all star voting fans should be able too vote for point guards seprate from 2 guards small’s seprate from power forwards. that would make it more even.. melo is the best small forward in the west

melo is da man

They should change the all star voting fans should be able too vote for point guards seprate from 2 guards small’s seprate from power forwards. that would make it more even.. melo is the best small forward in the west

cross over

They should change the all star voting fans should be able too vote for point guards seprate from 2 guards small’s seprate from power forwards. that would make it more even.. melo is the best small forward in the west

cross over

They should change the all star voting fans should be able too vote for point guards seprate from 2 guards small’s seprate from power forwards. that would make it more even.. melo is the best small forward in the west

cross over

the NBA should change the all star voting fans should be able too vote for point guards seprate from 2 guards small’s seprate from power forwards. that would make it more even.. melo is the best small forward in the west

cross over

the NBA should change the all star voting fans should be able too vote for point guards seprate from 2 guards small’s seprate from power forwards. that would make it more even.. melo is the best small forward in the west

Jassir F Amor

Hello,

This is rubbish, when the league leading scorer doesn’t make the all star team. What were the coaches thinking off?? Yes Melo made a mistake and paid the price, he didn’t contest it he took it standing and came out with his head held high. A few weeks ao Baron Davis took a punch at another player and he got a game suspension ??? what is wrong with this picture? 2 sets of standards in the league, one for Super stars and one for stars under the Radar?

Melo deserves to be an all start this year no matter what. I am not saying this cause i am a Melo Fan, but would have said this for any other player who was having a season Melo is on the court. We all make mistakes so have the coaches and the comm. Stern. IF comm. doesn’t select Melo then the NBA s going to the dogs. I said it last year and I saying now again the All star election procedure is wrong the top ranking players in the west and east should play. We the fans should not have a say or a guy like Yao will always make it till he leaves the NBA —- man he has a 1 billion an base in China. It is like I (being from India) rally all on India to vote Earl Boykins. not that he is a bad player but is not an all star. this year Yao has made a case or being an all Star, but surely not the last few years????????

Look at the league we all love the officials will not even allow the players to play. Comm. Stern is taking the Fun and Passion out of the League.

Jassir F Amor

Hello,

This is rubbish, when the league leading scorer doesn’t make the all star team. What were the coaches thinking off?? Yes Melo made a mistake and paid the price, he didn’t contest it he took it standing and came out with his head held high. A few weeks ao Baron Davis took a punch at another player and he got a game suspension ??? what is wrong with this picture? 2 sets of standards in the league, one for Super stars and one for stars under the Radar?

Melo deserves to be an all start this year no matter what. I am not saying this cause i am a Melo Fan, but would have said this for any other player who was having a season Melo is on the court. We all make mistakes so have the coaches and the comm. Stern. IF comm. doesn’t select Melo then the NBA s going to the dogs. I said it last year and I saying now again the All star election procedure is wrong the top ranking players in the west and east should play. We the fans should not have a say or a guy like Yao will always make it till he leaves the NBA —- man he has a 1 billion an base in China. It is like I (being from India) rally all on India to vote Earl Boykins. not that he is a bad player but is not an all star. this year Yao has made a case or being an all Star, but surely not the last few years????????

Look at the league we all love the officials will not even allow the players to play. Comm. Stern is taking the Fun and Passion out of the League.

richie navarro

im a true fan of nuggets whatever happens to all-star status of melo…. lets face it, if you’re not selected or even a subtitute in a injured all star player, i think much better not to play in all star because you must be in all star starters in western all star, it’s a jerk if they put as an reserve all star… please melo don’t accept if they offer to play in all star, just put the pressure on them specially to mr.stern, show how good nba player you are bring the nuggets on track. prove them that they are wrong for not select you in western all star…

richie navarro

im a true fan of nuggets whatever happens to all-star status of melo…. lets face it, if you’re not selected or even a subtitute in a injured all star player, i think much better not to play in all star because you must be in all star starters in western all star, it’s a jerk if they put as an reserve all star… please melo don’t accept if they offer to play in all star, just put the pressure on them specially to mr.stern, show how good nba player you are bring the nuggets on track. prove them that they are wrong for not select you in western all star…

TurboElf

Being the leagues leading scorer on a bad team does not mean anything. Someone has to take the shots. I call it the Orlando Woolridge syndrome, if anyone remembers him. Look at Phoenix, nobody averages over 20 points a game because they PASS the ball. They are sending 3 members to the All-Star game because they WIN. The nugs traded for a very small player in Iverson who uses quickness to score, but now he’s getting older and he’s not so quick anymore. Neither am I:)

TurboElf

Being the leagues leading scorer on a bad team does not mean anything. Someone has to take the shots. I call it the Orlando Woolridge syndrome, if anyone remembers him. Look at Phoenix, nobody averages over 20 points a game because they PASS the ball. They are sending 3 members to the All-Star game because they WIN. The nugs traded for a very small player in Iverson who uses quickness to score, but now he’s getting older and he’s not so quick anymore. Neither am I:)

TP

No No, a triple double, and carrying this team through injuries does not warrent Melo a All-Star ballot. Bla bla bla. Melo proved all the doubters wrong. Melo carried this team to a place were the Nuggets almost beat the best team in the NBA. AI and Camby were out and Melo stepped up in all areas. “He can’t pass or rebound” yeah.. shut up!

TP

No No, a triple double, and carrying this team through injuries does not warrent Melo a All-Star ballot. Bla bla bla. Melo proved all the doubters wrong. Melo carried this team to a place were the Nuggets almost beat the best team in the NBA. AI and Camby were out and Melo stepped up in all areas. “He can’t pass or rebound” yeah.. shut up!

nj

i think the incident in NY shouldn’t really affect his all star status. i mean, come on, he already served his 15 game suspension. i really think he should be there as a starter. he’s the league leading scorer!

nj

i think the incident in NY shouldn’t really affect his all star status. i mean, come on, he already served his 15 game suspension. i really think he should be there as a starter. he’s the league leading scorer!

Rholzmanm were sorry melo scored 30 against whatever lame team you root for probly the clippers!! ANYWAY the team is snake bitten right now and they just need to sit Allen until after the allstar break let his ankle heal then try to win 90% of there games..
Denver needs to STOP the 2nd chance points and sustain leads that is the problem, they play great d for 22 secs..
Its a shame that the media and lame fans across the nba have held a grudge against melo since he was drafted and now the fight in maddison has made it that much worse, its a travesty for him to not be a STARTING all star and nothing else.. TRUE nugs fans need too embrace carmelo and the whole denver team help make Denver a tough place to play, we have a very very talented team if they play together and with the support of the fans the nuggets will be unstoppable it might take a healthy kmart to get rings fitted… GO NUGGETS!!

courtside_man

Rholzmanm were sorry melo scored 30 against whatever lame team you root for probly the clippers!! ANYWAY the team is snake bitten right now and they just need to sit Allen until after the allstar break let his ankle heal then try to win 90% of there games..
Denver needs to STOP the 2nd chance points and sustain leads that is the problem, they play great d for 22 secs..
Its a shame that the media and lame fans across the nba have held a grudge against melo since he was drafted and now the fight in maddison has made it that much worse, its a travesty for him to not be a STARTING all star and nothing else.. TRUE nugs fans need too embrace carmelo and the whole denver team help make Denver a tough place to play, we have a very very talented team if they play together and with the support of the fans the nuggets will be unstoppable it might take a healthy kmart to get rings fitted… GO NUGGETS!!

Jared

The nuggets definitely miss Kenyon Martin’s defensive intensity and his passion for the game.

Jared

The nuggets definitely miss Kenyon Martin’s defensive intensity and his passion for the game.

Even

Fans are horrible !

You will stop criticizing like that !
Melo is selfish and not top ok… but he is a young player, and he remained a long time without playing…give him a little time to return to his best play.

And for those who hate Allen Iverson, will know that he is a less selfish than Carmelo Anthony, he does much effort to be erased to the team. Then stop saying all and anything, just respect him please.

If you love a team, you love it as much in the victory, as much in the defeat.

They need all their fans in particular in this moment.

Your team needs your support !!! if you don’t do it, you are not a really fan !!!

Even

Even

Fans are horrible !

You will stop criticizing like that !
Melo is selfish and not top ok… but he is a young player, and he remained a long time without playing…give him a little time to return to his best play.

And for those who hate Allen Iverson, will know that he is a less selfish than Carmelo Anthony, he does much effort to be erased to the team. Then stop saying all and anything, just respect him please.

If you love a team, you love it as much in the victory, as much in the defeat.

They need all their fans in particular in this moment.

Your team needs your support !!! if you don’t do it, you are not a really fan !!!

Even

TP

Even… shut up. I am one of those fans that stick up for all the Denver Sports athlete(s), execpt for Plummer.

Saying that I must say that your comment of “If you love a team, you love it as much in the victory, as much in the defeat.” I don’t know of any fan that loves a defeat as much as a victory. If you do love a fav team demise as much as a victory there is something wrong in your head.

On that note, us Denver fans are right for being mad at the Nuggets. I can’t think of a more underachieving team in the NBA than the Nuggets. Not only do you have Melo and AI, you also have one of the most intimidating centers in the league in Camby, you have a high flyer 3 pt shooter in JR, and you have a overachieving PF in Nene who is really dominating of late. Not to mention you also have a player in K-Mart, when healthy is a dominating all-star.

However, Melo does not deserve all of this bashing and hating, neither does AI. Melo has come back to form and is playing very well in the last three or four games. AI is being AI, which is an electric player. The main problem for the Nuggets is not team chemistry or talent, it is finshing games! Think how many games this year the Nuggets have lead big going in to the second half and the lead is eventually cut down by the forth quarter. Once this team is able to keep leads and digs thier foot into opponents necks, this team will win. Until then, expect the same old outcomes. (win here, lose there…)

TP

Even… shut up. I am one of those fans that stick up for all the Denver Sports athlete(s), execpt for Plummer.

Saying that I must say that your comment of “If you love a team, you love it as much in the victory, as much in the defeat.” I don’t know of any fan that loves a defeat as much as a victory. If you do love a fav team demise as much as a victory there is something wrong in your head.

On that note, us Denver fans are right for being mad at the Nuggets. I can’t think of a more underachieving team in the NBA than the Nuggets. Not only do you have Melo and AI, you also have one of the most intimidating centers in the league in Camby, you have a high flyer 3 pt shooter in JR, and you have a overachieving PF in Nene who is really dominating of late. Not to mention you also have a player in K-Mart, when healthy is a dominating all-star.

However, Melo does not deserve all of this bashing and hating, neither does AI. Melo has come back to form and is playing very well in the last three or four games. AI is being AI, which is an electric player. The main problem for the Nuggets is not team chemistry or talent, it is finshing games! Think how many games this year the Nuggets have lead big going in to the second half and the lead is eventually cut down by the forth quarter. Once this team is able to keep leads and digs thier foot into opponents necks, this team will win. Until then, expect the same old outcomes. (win here, lose there…)

mark

I will give the Nuggets a excuse up until the All Star break. This team has been limping around all season and still plays good. Let the break give the Nuggets the chance to develope chemistry, and get healthy. However, if the Nuggs are still playing poorly after the break then some blame has to fall on Karl. Like TP said, this team right now is one of the most underachieving teams in the NBA, and most of that blame must fall on Karl!There are not to many coaches who have not won a championship and at the same time have won 800+ games in their carrer. Do I hear Mr. Brown comming back to Denver?

mark

I will give the Nuggets a excuse up until the All Star break. This team has been limping around all season and still plays good. Let the break give the Nuggets the chance to develope chemistry, and get healthy. However, if the Nuggs are still playing poorly after the break then some blame has to fall on Karl. Like TP said, this team right now is one of the most underachieving teams in the NBA, and most of that blame must fall on Karl!There are not to many coaches who have not won a championship and at the same time have won 800+ games in their carrer. Do I hear Mr. Brown comming back to Denver?

ash

Melo is the leading scorer, and thus should be an all star. No question. There are some great points about the team in these posts though- but thats a seperate issue. Karl has yet to have a healthy or non-suspended roster to establish roles and chemistry, and I really think that in about three weeks or so we will see a pretty good team. However, it will take some time for these guys to get the nasty, physical, cut-throat presence you need in the playoffs. They need that right now more than anything.

ash

Melo is the leading scorer, and thus should be an all star. No question. There are some great points about the team in these posts though- but thats a seperate issue. Karl has yet to have a healthy or non-suspended roster to establish roles and chemistry, and I really think that in about three weeks or so we will see a pretty good team. However, it will take some time for these guys to get the nasty, physical, cut-throat presence you need in the playoffs. They need that right now more than anything.

Gary Pierce

I do think Melo belongs on any All Star Team, but on another note is our penny pinchin’ Rocks. I guess their pissed they couldn’t unload Toddy, hell his salary more than doubles the entire team payroll. Face it Rocks fans until new ownership comes along it’s celler time again GP

Gary Pierce

I do think Melo belongs on any All Star Team, but on another note is our penny pinchin’ Rocks. I guess their pissed they couldn’t unload Toddy, hell his salary more than doubles the entire team payroll. Face it Rocks fans until new ownership comes along it’s celler time again GP

h black

message for karl and nuggets fans—-they are the best team in the league-IF they are healthy- no team has 3 better top 3 players-melo and AI cannot be covered 1 on 1 so… defenses have to play 1 on 3—george- blake is an ok point- AI is a 2–make melo the point forward-the guy is a GREAT passer-run the break, half court run it through melo-also- they are unbelievable when melo has the ball, a guy cuts throught the middle , if it’s not there send a 2nd guy through—look at the tapes works every time- i know karl won’t see this but i sure hope he does

h black

message for karl and nuggets fans—-they are the best team in the league-IF they are healthy- no team has 3 better top 3 players-melo and AI cannot be covered 1 on 1 so… defenses have to play 1 on 3—george- blake is an ok point- AI is a 2–make melo the point forward-the guy is a GREAT passer-run the break, half court run it through melo-also- they are unbelievable when melo has the ball, a guy cuts throught the middle , if it’s not there send a 2nd guy through—look at the tapes works every time- i know karl won’t see this but i sure hope he does

person unknown

Just a couple of quick thoughts on pro ball and CA

What is there to be a fan about?? These are entertainers, services bought and paid for. There is virtually no connection between most pro athletes and the surrounding community. I’d have to say that voting with your wallet is a better choice than blind loyalty.

On Carmelo – when will he start his “Start Snitchin'” campaign, complete with DVD? You remember how his good friend got whacked by gangsta?? No info from the folks who must know much – perhaps some encouragement is needed.

As for an all star – sure – why not – he does play well when he’s not dealing cheap shots.

person unknown

Just a couple of quick thoughts on pro ball and CA

What is there to be a fan about?? These are entertainers, services bought and paid for. There is virtually no connection between most pro athletes and the surrounding community. I’d have to say that voting with your wallet is a better choice than blind loyalty.

On Carmelo – when will he start his “Start Snitchin'” campaign, complete with DVD? You remember how his good friend got whacked by gangsta?? No info from the folks who must know much – perhaps some encouragement is needed.

As for an all star – sure – why not – he does play well when he’s not dealing cheap shots.

Kristien

Maybe the NBA should change the rules on who can qualify for the All Star game. I see so many complaints about Shaq making it, and rightfully so. Players with fewer than X amount of games by the point of choosing starters should be disqualified. Unfortunately, that might leave someone with a 15 game suspension out as well.

But currently, there is no rule against being selected despite missing numerous games. So they shouldn’t have left Melo off of the All Star list.

Now…as for the unfairness of the whole “punch” thing, I’m still trying to figure out why Melo got 15 games and Garnett got just 1.

And the coaches are a bunch of hypocrites. They claimed that the suspension wouldn’t prevent them from choosing Melo? Well, it obviously did.

Melo was snubbed last year and ALMOST snubbed again this year, Something really must be done about the way our All Stars are chosen. It shouldn’t be a popularity contest…

Kristien

Maybe the NBA should change the rules on who can qualify for the All Star game. I see so many complaints about Shaq making it, and rightfully so. Players with fewer than X amount of games by the point of choosing starters should be disqualified. Unfortunately, that might leave someone with a 15 game suspension out as well.

But currently, there is no rule against being selected despite missing numerous games. So they shouldn’t have left Melo off of the All Star list.

Now…as for the unfairness of the whole “punch” thing, I’m still trying to figure out why Melo got 15 games and Garnett got just 1.

And the coaches are a bunch of hypocrites. They claimed that the suspension wouldn’t prevent them from choosing Melo? Well, it obviously did.

Melo was snubbed last year and ALMOST snubbed again this year, Something really must be done about the way our All Stars are chosen. It shouldn’t be a popularity contest…

the Sports Professor

NO!!!!!!
Here is why. IF…and its a big IF…Carmelo wants to be considered an elite palyer (All Star) in the NBA, and carry the Nuggets to the NBA title (as should be the goal and dream of everey player in the NBA right?), then he needs to focus on basketball, and give time and energy to making himself better. Superstars and teams trying to become contenders cannot go 3-7 and wonder why he’s not getting the love he deserves. Over the weekend I was in Vegas and all the talk was about the NBA all star game, but only a few mentioned Carmelo’s absence being an oversight, and, the only mention of Carmelo had nothing to do with basketball but with her performance at one of the resorts. IMO, this is going south fast, and unless George Karl makes a serious intervention, which he won’t, then the Nuggets are less with A.I. and Carmelo, cause one wants to win it all and the other wants to be it all… No Carmelo’s absence is a sure sign of lack of focus from the talented yet seriously missing Anthony….
C’mon get it right Carmelo!

the Sports Professor

NO!!!!!!
Here is why. IF…and its a big IF…Carmelo wants to be considered an elite palyer (All Star) in the NBA, and carry the Nuggets to the NBA title (as should be the goal and dream of everey player in the NBA right?), then he needs to focus on basketball, and give time and energy to making himself better. Superstars and teams trying to become contenders cannot go 3-7 and wonder why he’s not getting the love he deserves. Over the weekend I was in Vegas and all the talk was about the NBA all star game, but only a few mentioned Carmelo’s absence being an oversight, and, the only mention of Carmelo had nothing to do with basketball but with her performance at one of the resorts. IMO, this is going south fast, and unless George Karl makes a serious intervention, which he won’t, then the Nuggets are less with A.I. and Carmelo, cause one wants to win it all and the other wants to be it all… No Carmelo’s absence is a sure sign of lack of focus from the talented yet seriously missing Anthony….
C’mon get it right Carmelo!

TP

Do you people watch the Nuggets games? I would understand all of this bashing if Melo was playing like King James, but Melo is playing great. He as assured the rest of the NBA that he is at least a multi talent in which he can score and rebound/assist. Just because the Nuggets have been losing games recently does not mean that is all because of Melo. In fact none of it is because of Melo.

Karl needs to pull he head right out of his butt! Starting Kleiza over JR! That man is smoking some major herb. No listen, once Camby and AI come back and this team is still playing poorly this guy needs to be fired!!

On that note, Melo has been the only major threat that the Nuggets have and have had. Once again, AI and Camby are not playing! JR does well but he is off and on. Who does that lead. Nene? Blake? Come on. Wake up people, Melo is doing all he can just so that the Nuggets can win! The guy is only what 21, 22 years old. Can you imagine having to carry a whole team on your back. Once AI and Camby come back (who knows when that will happen) this team will start to go on a role, and after the All-Star break, maybe this team can go on a major winning streak.

TP

Do you people watch the Nuggets games? I would understand all of this bashing if Melo was playing like King James, but Melo is playing great. He as assured the rest of the NBA that he is at least a multi talent in which he can score and rebound/assist. Just because the Nuggets have been losing games recently does not mean that is all because of Melo. In fact none of it is because of Melo.

Karl needs to pull he head right out of his butt! Starting Kleiza over JR! That man is smoking some major herb. No listen, once Camby and AI come back and this team is still playing poorly this guy needs to be fired!!

On that note, Melo has been the only major threat that the Nuggets have and have had. Once again, AI and Camby are not playing! JR does well but he is off and on. Who does that lead. Nene? Blake? Come on. Wake up people, Melo is doing all he can just so that the Nuggets can win! The guy is only what 21, 22 years old. Can you imagine having to carry a whole team on your back. Once AI and Camby come back (who knows when that will happen) this team will start to go on a role, and after the All-Star break, maybe this team can go on a major winning streak.

Fred

Just like true Denver fans! All you people have to blame someone for the poor playing of the Nuggets. Have you ever thought that maybe the Nuggets are not that good? Melo is a all-star, AI is a All-Star and so is Camby. But the coaching and the defense on this team are just horrible! Even tremendous play by Melo and AI will not hide the bad coaching style. Karl needs to stick with a line-up and go with it! This mad scientist crap is just not cutting it. And this Melo bashing is so stupid. Melo is not the problem it is the crappy Denver fans that are the problem. Most Nuggets fans are blind and don’t see what they have in front of them! All the sports in Denver should be taken away so I don’t have to read and listen to all of you babies. Shut-up and admit you are wrong. The only reason why most of you idiots hate Melo is because of the NY Knicks episode, and that can not and should not determine if a guy goes to the AS game or not. So the KID made a mistake, we all make mistakes. At least I know that Melo has some guts (most of you people don’t) and defended JR when he was taken down.

What do you “fans” want? It sounds like you “fans” want Melo to be traded! And if that is the case you “fans” are dumb and should not be allowed to watch basketball.

Fred

Just like true Denver fans! All you people have to blame someone for the poor playing of the Nuggets. Have you ever thought that maybe the Nuggets are not that good? Melo is a all-star, AI is a All-Star and so is Camby. But the coaching and the defense on this team are just horrible! Even tremendous play by Melo and AI will not hide the bad coaching style. Karl needs to stick with a line-up and go with it! This mad scientist crap is just not cutting it. And this Melo bashing is so stupid. Melo is not the problem it is the crappy Denver fans that are the problem. Most Nuggets fans are blind and don’t see what they have in front of them! All the sports in Denver should be taken away so I don’t have to read and listen to all of you babies. Shut-up and admit you are wrong. The only reason why most of you idiots hate Melo is because of the NY Knicks episode, and that can not and should not determine if a guy goes to the AS game or not. So the KID made a mistake, we all make mistakes. At least I know that Melo has some guts (most of you people don’t) and defended JR when he was taken down.

What do you “fans” want? It sounds like you “fans” want Melo to be traded! And if that is the case you “fans” are dumb and should not be allowed to watch basketball.

nj

i agree with fred. true “fans” will stick by their team through thick and thin.

nj

i agree with fred. true “fans” will stick by their team through thick and thin.

person unknown

nj –

Mgt. will love your approach. They offer a poor entertainment product and you buy it anyway.

This is a business, not your high school team. The players rotate among the teams and with few exceptions are interchangable parts. There is really no “our” team.

If you have a Ford F-150 and it doesn’t meet your expectations, do you go out and buy another? Perhaps the “crappy fans” just want more value for their entertainment buck.

Stop putting so much importance on what is, in the end, just entertainment, not a means for self valuation.

person unknown

nj –

Mgt. will love your approach. They offer a poor entertainment product and you buy it anyway.

This is a business, not your high school team. The players rotate among the teams and with few exceptions are interchangable parts. There is really no “our” team.

If you have a Ford F-150 and it doesn’t meet your expectations, do you go out and buy another? Perhaps the “crappy fans” just want more value for their entertainment buck.

Stop putting so much importance on what is, in the end, just entertainment, not a means for self valuation.

Aaron S.

i think with the potential that the NBA has, carmelo really wont be missed in the all star game…. you have wade, arenas, iverson, kobe, dwight… and alot of NBA players that will feel in his shoes….. it wont be hard to miss him for one all star appearance…………. trust me

Aaron S.

i think with the potential that the NBA has, carmelo really wont be missed in the all star game…. you have wade, arenas, iverson, kobe, dwight… and alot of NBA players that will feel in his shoes….. it wont be hard to miss him for one all star appearance…………. trust me

Nugs Fan

Everybody, please watch Melo play defense. It is the laziest ever. I think to be a great player in the NBA you have to play defense. All you need to play tough defense is effort, which Melo does put forth. And Melo is very selfish. I truly believe that he would rather score 40 points and lose than score 20 points and win.

Nugs Fan

Everybody, please watch Melo play defense. It is the laziest ever. I think to be a great player in the NBA you have to play defense. All you need to play tough defense is effort, which Melo does put forth. And Melo is very selfish. I truly believe that he would rather score 40 points and lose than score 20 points and win.

TP

person unknown, fred and nj are right. Just because the NBA is a “business” does not mean that the Nuggets are not Part of Denver. All pro sports have always been about business no matter what anybody says. From the start of pro sports, pro athletes have always been payed, and by your standards that sounds like a business.

I understand that there is no loyalty in pro-sports today. But that does not mean that there should be no loyalty from a fan also.

person unknown show your face and become a true fan and quit being a bashing non-know it all and back up the team. The Denver Nuggets are apart of Denver, and the Denver fans are apart of the Denver Nuggets, become a supporter of Denver or quit watching the damn games. Most T.V.’s come with a remote, and if you don’t like the Nuggets or the NBA, don’t watch the game(s) and turn the channel, it is that easy.

TP

person unknown, fred and nj are right. Just because the NBA is a “business” does not mean that the Nuggets are not Part of Denver. All pro sports have always been about business no matter what anybody says. From the start of pro sports, pro athletes have always been payed, and by your standards that sounds like a business.

I understand that there is no loyalty in pro-sports today. But that does not mean that there should be no loyalty from a fan also.

person unknown show your face and become a true fan and quit being a bashing non-know it all and back up the team. The Denver Nuggets are apart of Denver, and the Denver fans are apart of the Denver Nuggets, become a supporter of Denver or quit watching the damn games. Most T.V.’s come with a remote, and if you don’t like the Nuggets or the NBA, don’t watch the game(s) and turn the channel, it is that easy.

A.I. fan

Nugs Fan you are not a nuuggets fan AT ALL!! melo is not a defensive stopper but he does average 1.17 steals per game and his defense has gotten better every year. dont say things about melo that you dont know about.. he hates to lose after the hornet loss which he scored 30 plus melo was the most pissed person on the team.. MELO IS IN IT TO WIN IT ALL

A.I. fan

Nugs Fan you are not a nuuggets fan AT ALL!! melo is not a defensive stopper but he does average 1.17 steals per game and his defense has gotten better every year. dont say things about melo that you dont know about.. he hates to lose after the hornet loss which he scored 30 plus melo was the most pissed person on the team.. MELO IS IN IT TO WIN IT ALL

the Sports Professor

The Q, ladies and gentlemen, was, “is Carmelo all star material?”, NOT, are the Nuggets any good? or are we loyal fans?… Stick to the topic, plz, and don’t call our loyalty into question…MAn I hate that, amateurs!!
Carmelo has got to become a better leader!! not player, that’s part of being an all star, leading your team, not just being good. If you got votes for being good then allot more people should get in, too

the Sports Professor

The Q, ladies and gentlemen, was, “is Carmelo all star material?”, NOT, are the Nuggets any good? or are we loyal fans?… Stick to the topic, plz, and don’t call our loyalty into question…MAn I hate that, amateurs!!
Carmelo has got to become a better leader!! not player, that’s part of being an all star, leading your team, not just being good. If you got votes for being good then allot more people should get in, too

Joe Carter

Props to Melo for finally playing like an all star the last 4-5 games. Still has defensive/rebounding lapses, but overall, moving the rock better. Still don’t why so many are willing to anoint a player that has ‘carried this team on his back’ to a whopping 2 playoff wins in 4 years. High expectations. Hope they can cling to an 8 seed after the (who gives a crap) all star game.

Joe Carter

Props to Melo for finally playing like an all star the last 4-5 games. Still has defensive/rebounding lapses, but overall, moving the rock better. Still don’t why so many are willing to anoint a player that has ‘carried this team on his back’ to a whopping 2 playoff wins in 4 years. High expectations. Hope they can cling to an 8 seed after the (who gives a crap) all star game.

nj

person unknown, we do understand that the NBA is a business.. and a big one. but as a nugget fan and basketball enthusiast, it doesn’t matter at all.. yeah, players come and go, coaches come and go, today’s team may not be the same as next years’ team.. but that’s inevitable and we can do nothing about it. Let’s not worry about the business because it can take care of itself, as fans, we are here to support our nugs with passion. win or lose.

-TP, tnx.

nj

person unknown, we do understand that the NBA is a business.. and a big one. but as a nugget fan and basketball enthusiast, it doesn’t matter at all.. yeah, players come and go, coaches come and go, today’s team may not be the same as next years’ team.. but that’s inevitable and we can do nothing about it. Let’s not worry about the business because it can take care of itself, as fans, we are here to support our nugs with passion. win or lose.

-TP, tnx.

Jon

under 5 minutes to go, melo forces shot when opponent double team him. he need to improve his shot selection when the game is about to end. i also wonder if there is something wrong with coaching or something else. after all star break, nuggets have some tough team to play against. hope they will pass the test.

Jon

under 5 minutes to go, melo forces shot when opponent double team him. he need to improve his shot selection when the game is about to end. i also wonder if there is something wrong with coaching or something else. after all star break, nuggets have some tough team to play against. hope they will pass the test.

tatianna

melo is 1 of the best players in the nba so of cauz hes suppose to be in the all star game how can the nba leading scorer not be in the all star game hes suppose to be starting.

tatianna

melo is 1 of the best players in the nba so of cauz hes suppose to be in the all star game how can the nba leading scorer not be in the all star game hes suppose to be starting.

Jeremiah

Huh? What was that tatianna? I didn’t quite get all of that…

Jeremiah

Huh? What was that tatianna? I didn’t quite get all of that…

tyler

i think meelo an iverersen chood bee in the al str gam

tyler

i think meelo an iverersen chood bee in the al str gam

tyler

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tyler

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Diego

Carmelo could only go to the All Star game because there were 5 injured players who preferred not to go.
He couldnt even go to the All Star Game in Denver.
There is no way he can make the All Star team!!!!
Denver has a lot of selfish players such as Iverson and Anthony. They only cares about theirs stats.

Diego

Carmelo could only go to the All Star game because there were 5 injured players who preferred not to go.
He couldnt even go to the All Star Game in Denver.
There is no way he can make the All Star team!!!!
Denver has a lot of selfish players such as Iverson and Anthony. They only cares about theirs stats.

Chris Dempsey arrived at The Denver Post in Dec. 2003 after seven years at the Boulder Daily Camera, where he primarily covered the University of Colorado football and men's basketball teams. A University of Colorado-Boulder alumnus, Dempsey covers the Nuggets and also chips in on college sports.